Kumbh Mela (Kumbh)

Kumbh Mela is a major Hindu religious festival held periodically in India, where millions gather at specific sacred rivers to bathe, believing the ritual cleanses sins and brings spiritual renewal. It occurs at four locations—Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik—based on astrological alignments of the planets and the position of the sun and moon. The festival features processions, spiritual discourses, and ritual baths, emphasizing the importance of faith, purification, and community. Kumbh Mela is one of the world's largest gatherings, symbolizing devotion and spiritual renewal rooted in Hindu beliefs.